Ashley Holder
Philanthropic Support Manager
Boy Scouts of America
“Find the right job with the right company and grow on your terms.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Hired for 1st event job - 2005
2008 - Laid off from 1st event job
2010 - laid off from 2nd event job
2012 - Started as a temp event assistant at BSA
2013 - hired as a permanent event specialist
2015 - promoted to manager - managed 5 people
2018 - hired 1st event specialist
2019 - manage 6 employees , oversee admin staff, events, and a multi-million dollar department budget
Education
High School
Center High School
Center High School
Bachelor
BBA General Business
Sam Houston State University
BBA General Business
Sam Houston State University
Career
Philanthropic Support Manager
Manage major gifts, office operations and events
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Non-Profit Organizations
Helping People
Day to Day
Currently I manage a team of six employees and am a primary conduit of information for multiple external vendors and partners. Most days are meetings and emails to stay on top of business ...decisions, contracts, employee relations, etc.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
While you are a student, get involved with an events industry organization and volunteer to help any chance you can. You'll start building a real world knowledge base and a reputation if you work hard.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
BBA General Business
BBA General Business
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"The events industry will take over your life and run you down."
Challenges I Overcame
Work Stress
